Crime Rate in Marbury: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Marbury

The total recorded crimes in Marbury, Cheshire West and Chester, UK in May 2025 are around 38 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Marbury crime rate of 4.44 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Marbury, encompassing approximately 8,550 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Marbury Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Central Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Trent Close with total crimes: 2
  • Plumbs Fold with total crimes: 2

How safe is Marbury?

To understand the safety of Marbury, we need to analyze Marbury crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Cheshire West and Chester:

    • In 2024, Marbury demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Cheshire West and Chester average, with 470 crimes compared to 692.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Marbury recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 44 other areas in the Cheshire West and Chester.

    • In 2023, Marbury had fewer crimes than the Cheshire West and Chester average, with 446 crimes compared to 661. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Marbury recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 44 other areas in the Cheshire West and Chester.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Cheshire West and Chester, Marbury has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Marbury Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Marbury has recorded 38 crimes with crime rate of 4.44 ranking 19th out of 44 in the Cheshire West and Chester, UK

In 2024, the total Marbury crimes were 470. The crime rate of Marbury in 2024 was 54.97 (year) or 4.58 (month) ranking it 24 dangerous area in the Cheshire West and Chester.

In 2023, the total crimes in Marbury were around 446 crimes with yearly crime rate of 52.16 (year) or 4.35 (month) ranking 24 most dangerous area in the Cheshire West and Chester.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Marbury)CrimesRank (Marbury)CrimesRank (Marbury)
Chester City & the Garden Quarter370 14,793 13,854 1
Central & Grange268 23,979 23,823 2
Winsford Over & Verdin103 51,397 31,468 3
Upton129 31,375 41,290 5
Blacon112 41,312 51,406 4
Northwich Leftwich87 61,186 71,188 6
Wolverham85 71,293 61,164 7
Newton & Hoole65 10831 10901 8
Westminster76 81,021 8688 14
Weaver & Cuddington54 17885 9892 9
Sutton Villages74 9760 13729 12
Winsford Wharton59 16830 11801 10
Frodsham37 22589 14740 11
Hartford & Greenbank65 11537 16477 18
Whitby Park63 13788 12703 13
Gowy Rural64 12472 23442 26
Handbridge Park59 14495 21453 23
Winsford Dene33 24503 20559 15
Great Boughton33 23560 15459 21
Shakerley59 15421 25540 16
Northwich Witton32 25507 19510 17
Christleton & Huntington38 20520 17461 20
Northwich Winnington & Castle30 26511 18409 27
Neston50 18489 22442 25
Lache24 31351 28472 19
Davenham, Moulton & Kingsmead37 21341 29327 30
Netherpool10 45410 26456 22
Winsford Swanlow27 28399 27360 29
Tarvin & Kelsall28 27270 32238 34
Ledsham & Manor26 29334 30364 28
Rudheath25 30247 33284 31
Winsford Gravel14 36314 31282 32
Tarporley18 32169 38220 35
Helsby14 38176 37247 33
Saughall & Mollington17 33137 44179 41
Whitby Groves15 35219 34186 40
Farndon16 34145 42137 43
Little Neston11 43209 35166 42
Willaston & Thornton12 42155 39200 36
Malpas12 39196 36189 37
Strawberry14 37149 40186 39
Tattenhall12 41145 41188 38
Sandstone12 40117 4589 45
Parkgate10 44140 43132 44

Marbury Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (44 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
July 20246
May 20241

A total of 74 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20253
February 20253
January 20256
December 20243
November 20245
October 20245
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 202422
May 20247

A total of 235 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202519
March 202513
February 202515
January 202515
December 202422
November 202412
October 20249
September 202416
August 202410
July 202425
June 202444
May 202416

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20257
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20245
November 20241
October 20245
September 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20251
February 20251
January 20256
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20245
August 20243
July 20243
June 202412
May 20249

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
July 20241

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
July 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Marbury in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Marbury postcode area is presented below.

1. Central Drive (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Trent Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Plumbs Fold (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Grange Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Princes Park (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Tunnel Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Churchfields (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Moss Lane (Map)
Total2
Drugs2
9. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
10. Tarporley Road (Map)
Total1
Drugs1

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